Cisco-Linksys E3000 High-Performance Wireless-N Router Review
August 19th, 2010 | 
With dual-band awesomeness (2.4GHz and 5GHz), the The E3000 is a router that enables you to operate two discrete wireless networks simultaneously. You can also operate a virtual guest network on the 2.4GHz band that isolates computers from the rest of your network.
The Linksys E3000 has a four-port Gigabit Ethernet switch onboard, and a USB port,
which can be used with a mass storage device, but not to share a printer.
The router software is always rather lame, but we are quite interested in Cisco Connect. It’s very easy to setup the router, but do it Cisco’s way, or you might run into trouble.
Connecting additional PC clients to the network is a matter of using Cisco Connect to create a USB key and then plugging the key into each computer. Very quick and easy.
You can use Cisco Connect to change the router’s SSID or password, but doing so from within the web interface breaks Cisco Connect because the software doesn’t have this new information.
If you want to configure the guest network or modify the mediocre parental controls, Cisco Connect is the only means. If you want to forward a port or accomplish other complex tasks, the web interface is the only means. Changing the router’s SSID and password to their original values restores Cisco Connect, but wouldn’t it make sense to have everything in one interface?
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Product Description
The Linksys E-Series routers combine sleek, modern styling
with powerful Wi-Fi technology (see
larger image).
The Linksys E3000 is a powerful dual-band Wireless-N router optimized for
wireless entertainment. Connect your Blu-ray players, DVRs, and gaming consoles,
and enjoy the smoother and faster HD video streaming and wireless gaming
performance that simultaneous dual-band technology enables. A built-in USB port
and UPnP AV media server let you share files over your network, as well as
stream media content to an Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device. Plus,
included Cisco Connect software gets you set up in a few simple steps and offers
powerful tools for managing your wireless network.
The Linksys E-Series includes the
E1000,
E2000,, and E3000 Wireless-N routers–check out a
comparison chart of these three models. Additionally, the E-Series offers
the customizable,
Linux-based E2100L router and the
AE1000 Wireless-N Adapter for use with non-wireless desktop and laptop PC
computers.
Key Features
- Enjoy the power of high-performance Wireless-N technology–optimized for
wireless entertainment. - Connect your computers, gaming consoles, Internet-enabled HDTVs and Blu-ray
players, and other wireless devices at up to 300 Mbps of transfer speeds. - Enjoy the benefits of simultaneous dual-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz),
including smoother HD video streaming, wireless gaming and file transfers. - Share your files at home or on the Internet by connecting a storage
device to the Linksys E3000′s built-in USB port. - Stream video and media content via a built-in UPnP AV media server to an
Xbox 360, PS3, or other compatible device. - Use four Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) ports for faster file
sharing with other Gigabit-enabled devices, including computers, hard
drives, and servers. - Set up your wireless network in a few simple steps using included Cisco
Connect software. -
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with
customizable security settings, including WPA/WPA2 Personal and SPI firewall
protection. - Give visitors password-protected Internet access on a separate
network–so your visitors have access to the Internet, but not your
computers or data. - Use Cisco Connect’s Parental Controls to block specific websites and
restrict Internet access during certain hours. - Customize your network using easily accessible Advanced Settings.
Simultaneous Dual-Band
The Linksys E3000 has double the bandwidth for smoother and faster HD video
streaming, file transfers, and gaming. Connect other computers and devices to
the Internet and each other at N speeds in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Simultaneous wireless bands help you avoid network interference. Use the 2.4 GHz
band for surfing and e-mails and the less crowded 5 GHz band for time-critical
entertainment.
Built for Entertainment
Simultaneous dual-band Wireless-N technology means smoother HD video streaming
and faster gaming. A built-in USB port and UPnP AV media server let you share
files over your network, as well as stream music, video, and photos to an Xbox
360, PS3, or other compatible device. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports enable faster
file transfers with other Gigabit devices. The Linksys E3000 is an optimal
choice for enjoying wireless entertainment at home.
Cisco Connect screenshots (see
larger image).
Quick to Install
Cisco Connect software, included with the Linksys E3000, gets your wireless
network set up and ready to go in just a few simple steps. Insert the Linksys
E3000 CD, run through a few screens, and you’re ready to go within minutes.
You’ll quickly be sharing your home’s Internet connection with your family’s
other computers and devices and experiencing the incredible performance of
Wireless-N. You can also easily access Advanced Settings to customize your
preferences.
You’re in Control
Cisco Connect software helps you personalize your settings and quickly add
multiple Internet-enabled devices to your network. Use Parental Controls to
restrict web usage during certain times and to block unwanted sites; plus
customize these Parental Controls by device. Cisco Connect also lets you quickly
and easily give password-protected Internet access to visitors while keeping
your family’s personal information private. With Cisco Connect, you’re in
control.
State-of-the-Art Security
Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with customizable security
settings. All Linksys E-Series routers have advanced WPA/WPA2 wireless security
and SPI firewall protection, which are designed to safeguard your home network
and computers from most Internet attacks and help protect your data and privacy.
Advanced users can access the browser-based utility to further configure the
router’s security settings.
You get four Gigabit Ethernet ports plus a USB port and
built-in UPnP AV media server (see ee
larger image).
The front of the E3000 (see
larger image).
Product Details
- Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
- 6 Internal antenna
- 4 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
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Just for reference, I found these great instructions for connecting to a wireless network from an iPad:
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